UAE - Mubasher: Mubadala Investment Company and Glenwood Private Equity (Glenwood PE), a Korea-based investment firm, have closed their co-investment in NanoH2O after securing all required regulatory approvals.
NanoH2O generates over 95% of its revenue overseas, serving municipal and industrial clients worldwide as demand for high-efficiency water technologies accelerates, according to a press release.
Furthermore, NanoH2O is formerly known as LG Water Solutions and was established as a division of LG Chem in 2014, becaming an independent company in 2025.
The CEO of Glenwood PE, Sangho Lee, said: “Our investment in NanoH2O reflects Glenwood’s strong conviction in identifying and partnering with high-quality businesses that are considered non-core or less core within their respective conglomerates through corporate carve-outs.”
From his side, Mohamed Albadr, Head of Asia at Mubadala, stated: “We have strong conviction in NanoH2O’s technology leadership and long-term growth potential.”
Albadr added: “This investment aligns with our strategy to partner with companies advancing solutions to global challenges and reinforces our long-standing commitment to South Korea and the broader Asian market."
Meanwhile, Abdulla Mohamed Shadid, Head of Energy and Sustainability at Mubadala, commented: “Water security and decarbonization are converging as global priorities, and reverse osmosis membranes are essential to delivering water at scale with lower energy intensity.”
Shadid concluded: "Our investment will support NanoH2O in connecting with growing demand in the MENA region and other key markets globally, and we look forward to contributing to the company’s expansion and long-term sustainable value creation.”
